The Kano State Hisbah Board has prohibited the conduct of the planned holiday clearance sales tagged “Black Friday” by a radio station in the state. The religious police, in a November 26 letter to the management of Cool FM 96.9 Kano, warned the station’s management that the demography of the state’s residents is predominantly Muslim,…
Three suspects have been arrested in Lagos following a joint INTERPOL, Group-IB and Nigeria Police Force cybercrime investigation. The Nigerian nationals are believed to be members of a wider organized crime group responsible for distributing malware, carrying out phishing campaigns and extensive Business Email Compromise scams. This year-long investigation was code-named ‘Operation Falcon’ The suspects…
Applications has opened for Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships (QECS)– a unique opportunity to study a two-years Master’s degree in low or middle-income country of the Commonwealth. Aimed at students who are committed to creating change in their communities, the scholarships are a life-changing opportunity to experience a new country and culture, to broaden horizons, and to…
A man identified as Bodmas Prince Kemepadei who hails from Sagbama in Bayelsa State has openly denounced Christianity and accepted the worship of Egbesu – a deity in his hometown. The man, understood to be a graduate of the Niger Delta University not only dumped Christianity but asked others to join him in doing the same and…
Suspected kidnappers have abducted the wife and son of a security detail attached to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Yolde Pate, a surbub of Yola. Sources said Wednesday that the incident took place in the night when the target was believed to still be around after arriving town with the former Vice President last…
Argentina the Home Country of Diego Maradona has declared 3 days of National mourning for the Legend of Football Champions League and Europa League matches to Observe 1min silence in his honour. Barcelona was the first club outside of Argentina that Maradona played for. He scored 22 goals in 36 appearances between 1982 and 1984….
Diego Armando Maradona Franco was an Argentine professional footballer and football manager. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time, and by many as the greatest ever. He was one of the two joint winners of the FIFA Player of the 20th Century award. Diego Armando Maradona Franco was…
Two sisters identified as Maryam Muhammad Jallo and Rukaiya Muhammad Jallo were on November 24, handed a 10-year jail sentence for diverting medical funds donated by Nigerians. The blood sisters were prosecuted on an amended one-count charge by the Kaduna Zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). They were placed on trial…
Aside education, which is supposed to be the bedrock and driving force of every youth, this picture below tells us of a ticking death clock whose trigger can destroy our youths sooner than expected, sooner than victory arrives. Check out this picture and react to it, meanwhile see some reactions of sensible Nigerians to the…
In response to the April 2019 Presidential Memorandum on Combating High Nonimmigrant Overstay Rates, the Department and our embassies and consulates overseas conducted an in-depth analysis to identify and address root causes of overstays. Among other efforts to address this challenge, the State Department is considering additional steps to address overstays, including piloting a limited visa bonds program to test,…